Manager Transmission Planning & Interconnections

## Manager Transmission Planning & Inerconnections Apply locations:
Merrillville IN-SLCtime type:
Full time posted on:
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June 29, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
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** Job Summary
** This position is responsible for leading the Transmission Planning and Interconnections functions for NIPSCO's bulk electric system, including development of long-range transmission expansion plans and administration of interconnection and wholesale service agreements. The role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Regulatory, and Legal to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective service aligned with corporate strategy. This position ensures compliance with NERC, FERC, and ISO/RTO (e.g., MISO) requirements, supports infrastructure planning and cost recovery efforts, and represents the company in regional planning and industry forums.

** Essential Functions
*** Leads the development of transmission system expansion plans to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective service in compliance with NERC standards and company requirements
* Oversees power system studies (e.g., steady-state, stability, short-circuit, and transient analysis) to evaluate system performance, load and generation interconnections, and identify system needs
* Directs long-range transmission planning activities aligned with forecasted load growth, generation interconnections, and corporate strategy
* Provides technical expertise and planning recommendations to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
* Leads negotiation, development, filing, and administration of generation interconnection, wholesale service, and CIAC-related agreements in accordance with FERC requirements
* Manages interconnection project portfolio, including study processes, agreement execution, and asset integration activities
* Serves as primary point of contact for external customers, developers, and interconnected utilities regarding interconnection requirements and processes
* Ensures compliance with applicable NERC, FERC, and ISO/RTO requirements, including support for regulatory filings, audits, and assessments
* Works in conjunction with Regulatory, Legal, and FERC Policy teams to support transmission-related filings and cost recovery efforts
* Represents the company in regional transmission planning and interconnections processes and industry organizations (e.g., MISO, Reliability First)
* Leads, develops, and manages departmental personnel, including establishing goals, priorities, and performance expectations
* Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Commercial teams to support execution of transmission and interconnection strategies
* Supports development of capital plans, financial analysis, and tracking of transmission-related investments and wholesale revenue
** Required Qualifications for Position
*** Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering or related technical field from an ABET accredited program
* 5+ years of experience in electric utility transmission planning, operations planning, interconnections, or relevant areas
* Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and cross functional initiatives
* Transmission system planning and power system analysis High
* NERC reliability standards and compliance requirements High
* FERC regulations and ISO/RTO (e.g., MISO) processes High
* Generator and load interconnection processes and agreements High
* Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
* Proven ability to manage complex projects, prioritize work, and influence decision-making
* Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
* Valid Driver's License
** Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
*** Master's Degree Electrical Engineering
* Experience with power system modeling tools (e.g., PSSE, TARA)
* Experience with large-load interconnections (e.g., data centers) and generation interconnection agreements
* Experience working with MISO or other ISO/RTO planning processes

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position.
* As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.
*** Work Authorization
** Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
** Workplace Connection
** Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life…